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Unlikely alliance forms in Australia over fears misinformation bill puts free speech at stake
A proposal for legislation designed to tackle online misinformation has seen Australia's Federal Government come under fire from an unlikely alliance of critics, who have warned it constitutes a "chilling assault" on free speech in Australia.
'Keep the gate open': Latin American leader shares hopes, expectations for Lausanne 4
"Will there be room for new voices, will there be space for surprise?" asked Valdir Steuernagel in a speech he gave at a meeting of Latin American leaders in the lead-up to Lausanne's Fourth Global Congress (Lausanne 4) in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea, that begins Sunday.
Catholic leaders mourn the killing of Honduran environmental activist Juan López
López's death is the latest in a series of killings in a country known to be particularly deadly for environmental activists.
Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy
A Christian mother of four children on Wednesday received the death sentence after a judge convicted her under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, her attorney said.
Aiding flood victims in South Sudan, faith leaders work on long-term solutions
With more than 750,000 people displaced by annual flooding, churches in the country have become involved in constructing dikes to safeguard thousands of lives at risk.
Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment
As the pope journeyed through countries already feeling the severe impacts of environmental crises, local leaders highlighted the need for a global commitment to address these issues.
Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of the earliest references to Jesus' divinity unveiled
An ancient mosaic located near what's believed to be the site of the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Israel contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the Roman Empire still persecuted followers of Christ.
Pope Francis' claim 'all religions are a path to God' rebuked by clergy
During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that "all religions are a path to God," sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U.S.
In Singapore, Pope Francis inspires youth, courts China
Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.
Sudanese Anglican cathedral is now a graveyard for civil war victims, archbishop says
The Sudanese civil war is the world's largest displacement crisis today.
North Korea flagrantly disregarding international human and religious rights standards - report
A new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned North Korea's ongoing repression of civil and religious liberties.
Members of shuttered Rwandan churches gather in homes as leaders quietly protest
After a crackdown on unapproved churches, Christian leaders say the government's move encroaches on religious freedom and applies regulations unequally.
In Indonesia, Pope Francis broadcasts his message of fraternity to Asia
Pope Francis cemented his legacy of promoting interreligious dialogue by building a bridge with the Muslim community in Indonesia.
Christians are suffering as jihadist violence wreaks havoc in Burkina Faso
A terrorist attack by an Islamic militant group has left hundreds of civilians dead in the town of Barsalogho, less than a hundred miles from Ouagadougou, capital of the West African nation Burkina Faso.
The Meeting House, once one of Canada's largest churches, shuts down after scandal
Nine of the megachurch's satellite sites have relaunched as a network of churches with shared preaching and support services â while The Meeting House will continue to collect donations to support those congregations. The rebranding came after The Meeting House lost its liability insurance due to an abuse scandal involving former pastor Bruxy Cavey.
Archaeologists shine light on complex relationships of isolated Christian community in medieval Spain
An archaeological study of an isolated Christian community in Spain shines a light on the endogamous community that, despite its proximity to Islamic-controlled regions, had low levels of North African or Middle Eastern ancestries.